Unnatural Creatures

Edited by Neil Gaiman.
Published in New York by Harper Collins Publishers, 2013.

The imagination is a wondrous place where all sorts of beasts and beings that have never existed before roam free. This anthology features a whole range of fantastical creatures, so whether a believer or not you should definitely find something to tickle your fancy within its pages. Werewolves, manticores, wasps, bees and Lady Death herself all make appearances. But remember while you read, that everything isn't always as it first appears.

Notable story: The first story in the book written by Gahan Wilson which does not really have a name, other than a line of scribble will keep you on your feet and very interested as it combines art and writing in a very entertaining way.

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Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales

Edited by Deborah Noyes
Published in Massachusetts by Candlewick Press, 2006.

No, this isn't about the black-clad figures that you occasionally see walking down the street, although themes from gothic literature have been source of inspiration for much of goth culture. This anthology features selected tales which are not only of the gothic style of writing, but also modern takes on the genre, all featuring bitter darkness and eerie auras. Including witches, ghosts, vampires and haunted houses, if you're into horror you will most definitely find something in this book that you will enjoy.

Notable story: An outstanding piece from this would definitely be Endings, which aptly is the last story in the book. Garth Nix tells the tale of an old vampire, and all his Sorrows and Joys.

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